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1
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The Department is committed to the protection of the constitutional rights of persons and groups to conduct peaceful and lawful demonstrations. However, in those situations which threaten the lives, property, rights, health, or safety of the citizens, or the general order of the City, the Department responds immediately to _______. The Department contends with these situations in an appropriate manner so as to minimize the potential threat.

a. Quell disturbances

b. Establish control

c. End threatening activity

d. Restore order

e. All of the above

f. B & D

A

f. B & D

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The Deputy Chief assigned to the _______Division maintains the responsibility for identifying resource needs and planning the appropriate police response for scheduled events.

Patrol

Tactical Support

Investigations

Support Services

A

Tactical Support

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This Deputy Chief is hereafter referred to as the _______for all planned events.

Unusual Occurrence

Critical Incident

Incident Commander

Commander in Chief

A

Incident Commander

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The supervisory office-in-charge of the appropriate ________is responsible for initiating the appropriate police action in response to spontaneous events.

Section

Division

Patrol Division service area

Patrol shift

A

Patrol Division service area

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This supervisory officer, until relieved by a higher ranking officer, is hereafter referred to as the ______.

Incident Commander

Critical Incident Commander

Person-in-Charge

HMFIC

A

Incident Commander

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In response to planned or spontaneous events, the _______is responsible for meeting with the sponsors to discuss the required permits and applicable laws.

Critical Incident Commander

Incident Commander

Person-in-Charge

HMFIC

A

Incident Commander

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In _____, the sponsors or leaders are readily identifiable, allowing for scheduled informal meetings.

Spontaneous events

Critical incidents

Planned events

Unusual occurrences

A

Planned events

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In _______, contact with the formal or informal leaders is made. When practical, this is a personal contact, otherwise the crowd is addressed by use of a loudspeaker.

Spontaneous events

Critical incidents

Planned events

Unusual occurrences

A

Spontaneous events

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In planned events, the required staffing is obtained by the utilization of the on-duty members of the ______. Special Operations Section and Mobile Field Force with additional volunteers solicited when necessary. Sufficient staffing to provide for the relief of assigned personnel should be procured.

Special Operations Division

Technical Services Division

Traffic Section

Patrol Division

A

Traffic Section

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In spontaneous events, the available on-duty resources of all ____________ personnel is utilized (beginning with on-duty Mobile Field Force Officers), with additional staffing needs acquired through the implementation of a mobilization phase in accordance with GM Procedure 806, Mobilization.

Special Operations Division

Technical Services Division

Traffic Section

Patrol Division

A

Patrol Division

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In events requiring large numbers of personnel or covering a large area, the area should be divided in the quadrants or sections with each quadrant or section under the direction of a ______officer.

a. Supervisory

b. Division Commander

c. Command Level

d. Service Area Commander

e. A or C

A

e. A or C

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Crowds can generally be categorized into three (3) types:

a. Passive
b. Active
c. Volatile
d. Violent
e. A, B, & C
f. All of the above

A

e. A, B, & C

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______crowds require crowd management techniques.

a. Passive
b. Active
c. Volatile
d. Violent
e. A & B
f. All of the above

A

e. A & B

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______crowds requires crowd control strategies and/or dispersal tactics.

a. Passive
b. Active
c. Volatile
d. Violent
e. A & B
f. All of the above

A

c. Volatile

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What are the types of passive crowds?

a. Tranquil
b. Apprehensive
c. Peaceful
d. Exuberant
e. All of the above
f. A,B, & D

A

f. A,B, & D

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The members of a ____crowd are lawfully pursuing their interest with the safety of others in mind. As such, they require no police control.

Tranquil

Apprehensive

Peaceful

Exuberant

A

Tranquil

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A sudden or unanticipated development may cause members of a crowd to become ___.

Tranquil

Apprehensive

Peaceful

Exuberant

A

Apprehensive

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An _____crowd gathers for an enjoyable event. This crowd responds to cheerleading, flag waving, and music. It is an enthusiastic crowd and follows cues.

Tranquil

Apprehensive

Peaceful

Exuberant

A

Exuberant

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What are the types of active crowds?

a. Confused
b. Apprehensive
c. Annoyed
d. Physically Active
e. Protesting
f. All of the above
g. A,C,D, & E

A

g. A,C,D, & E

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_____ - Members of a tranquil crowd who don’t have sufficient information and the perplexing situation causes confusion and anxiety.

Annoyed

Confused

Physically Active

Protesting

A

Confused

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_____ - Members of passive crowds experiencing confusion and a feeling of being denied information relative to a current difficulty.

Annoyed

Confused

Physically Active

Protesting

A

Annoyed

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_____ - Members of exuberant crowds who begin to throw objects for others to catch in the spirit of having fun.

Annoyed

Confused

Physically Active

Protesting

A

Physically Active

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_____ - An antagonistic, often hostile, crowd seeking to bring about a change in a relationship or structure. If this crowd is frustrated in its immediate efforts to achieve change it may become volatile.

Annoyed

Confused

Physically Active

Protesting

A

Protesting

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What are the types of Volatile crowds?

a. Protesting
b. Panicked
c. Malicious
d. Unruly
e. B,C, and D
f. All of the above

A

e. B,C, and D

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_____ - Panic resulting from a need to get away from a situation or out of an area in preservation of life.

Protesting

Panicked

Malicious

Unruly

A

Panicked

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_____ - This crowd, often a group of members within a crowd, possesses a self-centered intent. It pushes and shoves others without concern. Its behavior is without concern for the safety or well-being of others and breaks laws.

Protesting

Panicked

Malicious

Unruly

A

Malicious

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_____ - This crowd, a mob, openly and defiantly breaks the law. It is angry and destructive. While a crowd of malicious individuals may be a small group within another crowd, this crowd is composed almost entirely of lawbreakers and rioters.

Protesting

Panicked

Malicious

Unruly

A

Unruly

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The governing factor in tactical operations is one of ____, each individual subordinating himself to the orders and direction of the team leader.

Compliance

Teamwork

Quickness

Control

A

Teamwork

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The strategies employed are determined by the _____and must be relevant to the situation.

Unusual Occurrence
Commander

Critical Incident Commander

Incident Commander

Service Area Commander

A

Incident Commander

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The anxiety level of a crowd can occasionally be reduced by the knowledge of a substantial organized and uniformed police presence without the actual display of the force.
An ____________ when used to disperse a crowd is most effective when the officers are assembled outside the view of the crowd and make a surprise formidable appearance.

Arrest of agitators

Preplanning coordination

Overt organized uniform presence

Use of crowd dispersal
techniques

A

Overt organized uniform presence

31
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The above, should not be utilized unless there is sufficient strength to accomplish ____.

Arrest

Dispersal

Containment

Mission

A

Dispersal

32
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When crowd management and control measures fail or are insufficient a _____________ and ________shall be given.

a. Proclamation

b. Dispersal Order

c. Mission Statement

d. A & B

e. All of the above

A

d. A & B

33
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In those situations where the overall crowd is generally peaceful and there are individuals within the crowd that hide behind the anonymity of the group to throw objects at the police or to incite or provoke the crowd, ______, in teams, may be sent into the crowd to identify the person or persons.

SWAT Officers

Tactical Officers

Plainclothes Officers

Detectives

A

Plainclothes Officers

34
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When crowd management and control measures fail to control or disperse a crowd, a proclamation and dispersal order shall be given. The Incident Commander shall designate a _____officer to give the proclamation and order the crowd to disperse.

Command Level

Supervisory

SWAT Detail

Plainclothes

A

Command Level

35
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In the event a dispersal order has been given and the crowd fails to voluntarily disperse, the ______must employ tactics to disperse the crowd.

SWAT Detail Commander

Incident Commander

Critical Incident Commander

Unusual Occurrence
Commander

A

Incident Commander

36
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The _____should determine the direction in which he intends to disperse the crowd.

Incident Commander

SWAT Detail Commander

Critical Incident Commander

Unusual Occurrence
Commander

A

Incident Commander

37
Q

Before employing crowd control formations the area needs to be secure of ____and minimal physical resistance anticipated.

Rioters

Agitators

Sniper fire

Barricades

A

Sniper fire

38
Q

A Squad is comprised of____

2 Sergeant, 13 officers

1 Sergeant, 8-12 officers

1 Lieutenant, 4 Squads

1 Captain, 2 + Platoons

A

1 Sergeant, 8-12 officers

39
Q

A Platoon is comprised of _____

2 Sergeant, 13 officers

1 Sergeant, 8-12 officers

1 Lieutenant, 4 Squads

1 Captain, 2 + Platoons

A

1 Lieutenant, 4 Squads

40
Q

A Company is comprised of ____

2 Sergeant, 13 officers

1 Sergeant, 8-12 officers

1 Lieutenant, 4 Squads

1 Captain, 2 + Platoons

A

1 Captain, 2 + Platoons

41
Q

A “____” is employed as either an offensive or defensive formation. Officers line up across a street or open area. It is continuous without spaces along the front. The flanks of the line must be anchored by obstacles such as buildings.

Crossbow arrest

Wedge formation

Line formation

Crossbow line formation

A

Line formation

42
Q

. A “_____” is an offensive formation used to divide a crowd into smaller segments.

Squad Echelon

Wedge formation

Squad Line

Flanking

A

Wedge formation

43
Q

Which tactical formation is it when Officers line up across a street or open area. It is continuous without spaces along the front. The flanks of the line must be anchored by obstacles such as buildings.

Choose the correct tactical formation

A. Line formation
B. Wedge formation
C. Crossbow line formation
D. Separation formation

A

A. Line formation

44
Q

The use of these special intermediate force options is only authorized by

Unusual Occurrence
Commander

Critical Incident Commander

Incident Commander

Chief of Police

A

Chief of Police

45
Q

In some instances, such as anticipated violent resistance or large unruly crowds, it may be necessary for ________ to be covertly released to prevent aggressors from being able to prepare protective or counter measures to resist dispersal efforts.

A. Smoke
B. Irritants
C. Plainclothes officers
D. Mobile saturation teams

A

B. Irritants

46
Q

Agitators should be arrested. If necessary, ______ should be assigned to the dispersal teams to maintain the integrity of the formations.

Security groups

Tactical groups

Arrest groups

Chemical agent groups

A

Arrest groups

47
Q

Mobile saturation units consisting of _____officers operating a single marked vehicle should be deployed in a sufficient number.

2
3
4
8

A

4

48
Q

When ______is reported or observed: The Incident Commander commences active shooter protocols or activates the Special Operations unit .

Rioting crowds

Sniper activity

Violent crowds

Unruly crowds

A

Sniper activity

49
Q

In most mass arrest situations, the ______is utilized for making arrests.

SWAT Unit

Street Crime Unit or Mobile Field Force

Special Operations Unit

Traffic Unit

A

Street Crime Unit or Mobile Field Force

50
Q

Who is responsible for notifying the City of San Antonio Detention Center and Juvenile Processing Office supervisors of the anticipated multiple arrests?

Commander of Special Operations Section

Critical Incident Commander

Incident Commander

Dispatch Supervisor

A

Incident Commander

51
Q

Who designates a field detention area near the site to allow for the preparation of prisoners for booking?

Commander of the Special
Operations Section

Critical Incident Commander

Incident Commander

Dispatch Supervisor

A

Commander of the Special
Operations Section

52
Q

Arrest groups consist of the following personnel:

Supervisory officer assigned as the group leader

Two (2) or more officer arrest teams

Two (2) or more officer support teams

One (1) or more officer transporting teams

all of the above

A

all of the above

53
Q

How many arrest teams are on an Arrest Group?

Two (2) or more

One (1) or more

Three (3) or more

Four (4) or more

A

Two (2) or more

54
Q

How many officer support teams are on an Arrest Group?

One (1) or more

Two (2) or more

Three (3) or more

Four (4) or more

A

Two (2) or more

55
Q

How many officer transporting teams are on an Arrest group?

One

Two officer teams

One (1) or more

Two (2) or more

A

One (1) or more

56
Q

When practical an_____ record is made of all arrests.

Written

Audio/visual

Booking

Detailed

A

Audio/visual

57
Q

_______are utilized to handcuff and identify persons arrested.

Flexcuffs

Numbered plastic handcuffs

Zip ties

Duct tape

A

Flexcuffs

58
Q

At the field detention area the arrest team and the arrested person should be captured on ________________.

Documentation

Videotaped

Photographed

Digital media evidence

A

Digital media evidence

59
Q

One of the arrest team officer completes the offense report and “______;”

Supplement

Alias name

identity sheet

Booking slip

A

Booking slip

60
Q

Upon completion of the arrest process or upon relief, the transporting officers submit all offense reports, and booking slips to the ________.

Critical Incident Commander

Incident Commander

Supervisor of the Arrest Group

E.O.C. Commander

A

Supervisor of the Arrest Group

61
Q

As the situation subsides and order is restored, the _____surveys the affected area and determines the need for police personnel and equipment at the scene.

Critical Incident Commander

Incident Commander

Supervisor of the Arrest Group

E.O.C. Commander

A

Incident Commander

62
Q

In the event the City of San Antonio Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated, the Incident Commander, at the direction of the _____, decreases the number of personnel and equipment at the scene until only the personnel directly involved in the operation remain.

Critical Incident Commander

Incident Commander

Arrest Group Supervisor

EOC Commander

A

EOC Commander

63
Q

In the event personnel were recalled through the implementation of a mobilization phase, relief of personnel is conducted as follows. The relief of personnel begins with personnel assigned under the last mobilization phase implemented and continues until only ___personnel are assigned.

SOU Section

Patrol Section

Traffic Section

Police Section

A

Traffic Section

64
Q

Phase 2 of the de-mobilization phase resumes ____shifts utilizing the above.

12 hour

8 hour

4 hour

Rotating

A

8 hour

65
Q

Upon the deactivation of subordinate units, _____ensure each supervisor submits a written report.

Critical Incident Commander

Incident Commander

Commanders

Division Commanders

A

Commanders

66
Q

Upon conclusion of all activities related to a spontaneous event: All commanders prepare an after-action report, which is submitted to the Incident Commander _____. The after-action report contains a complete and detailed account of the operation of subordinate units under their command during the event.

within 10 business days

within 10 days

within 30 business days

within 30 days

A

within 10 days

67
Q

The Incident Commander prepares a final report detailing the Department response to the event. This report is submitted, along with a copy of the Command Post Journal, to the Chief of Police _____.

within 10 business days

within 10 days

within 30 business days

within thirty (30) days

A

within thirty (30) days

68
Q

The ______ prepares an operational cost report which is submitted to the Office of the Chief.

Fiscal Planning Manager

Accounting and Personnel Unit

Commander Tactical Services
Division

Incident Commander

A

Fiscal Planning Manager

69
Q

Is a guide for dealing with crowds that are hostile, have counter-protest groups present or grow in size demanding increased police response.

A. Crowd Control Strategies
B. A Tactical Response
C. The Tactical approach
D. The Progressive Response

A

D. The Progressive Response

70
Q

This crowd, a mob, openly and defiantly breaks the law. It is angry and destructive. While a crowd of malicious individuals may be a small group within another crowd, this crowd is composed almost entirely of lawbreakers and rioters.

A. Volatile
B. Panicked
C. Unruly
D. Physical

A

C. Unruly

71
Q

What is the recommended action for a crowd, a mob, openly and defiantly breaks the law. It is angry and destructive. While a crowd of malicious individuals may be a small group within another crowd, this crowd is composed almost entirely of lawbreakers and rioters.

A

Full crowd control measures for an Unruly crowd.

72
Q

According to selective arrests in sapd general manual crowd control, plainclothes officers, in _________, __________ be sent into the crowd to identify the person or persons.

A

teams

may

73
Q

Officers are
cautioned they ____ _____ attempt to manage, control or disperse a crowd alone or with an insufficient number of
officer capable of accomplishing the task unless exigent circumstance requires immediate intervention (i.e. significant
bodily injury or death)

A

should NOT